Student Life
IN A FLASH: A Grand 51±¬ÁÏ Welcome
The university welcomed 51±¬ÁÏ's Class of 2024 in grand style at this year's convocation with inspirational speeches from university administrators, rally towels, strobe lights, Golden Flash cheerleaders and the Marching Golden Flashes band.
IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Fall Semester
51±¬ÁÏ welcomes new students each fall with KSU Kickoff – two days of activities that help them get to know campus and its resources as they join our 51±¬ÁÏ family.
Welcome Class of 2028! 51±¬ÁÏ Greets Freshman Class With Raucous Rally
Rally towels, strobe lights and the Marching Golden Flashes added to the celebration on Aug. 16, when 51±¬ÁÏ welcomed its Class of 2028 with a rocking pep rally at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Fulbright Scholars at 51±¬ÁÏ for American Higher Education Immersion
For the past month, 51±¬ÁÏ has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.
IN A FLASH: Scenes of Summer
Bright sunshine, verdant green spaces and colorful flowers in bloom set the scene for summertime on the Kent Campus.
First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness
51±¬ÁÏ's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.
FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available
51±¬ÁÏ’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.
51±¬ÁÏ Maintains Marijuana Ban as Ohio Begins Recreational Sales
With recreational marijuana sales now underway in Ohio, 51±¬ÁÏ officials are reminding the campus community that marijuana use remains prohibited on all university properties.
51±¬ÁÏ Athletics Service Trip to Africa Sparks Shoe Drive for Children
After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent 51±¬ÁÏ graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act.
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony
The 51±¬ÁÏ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.